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U.S. Senate election in Louisiana
The 1948 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Senator Allen J. Ellender was re-elected to a third term in office.
On August 31, Ellender won the Democratic primary with 61.7% of the vote. At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state, and the Democratic nomination was tantamount to victory. Ellender won the November general election without an opponent.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- James Domengeaux, U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district
- Allen J. Ellender, incumbent Senator
- Charles S. Gerth, candidate for Senate in 1944
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (incumbent) | 284,293 | 61.70% | |
Democratic | James R. Domengeaux | 119,459 | 25.92% | |
Democratic | Charles S. Gerth | 57,047 | 12.38% | |
Total votes | 460,799 | 100.00% |
General election
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (incumbent) | 330,115 | 100.00% | ||
Total votes | 330,115 | 100.00% |
References
- ^ "LA US Senate – D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "LA US Senate". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
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See also: Political party strength in Louisiana |
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